Plan & Improve
Whether you're rehabbing an injury, coming back after some time off or looking to improve your performance, my goal is to provide you with a plan of action. Combining over 15 years of professional experience with a lifetime of personal athletic pursuits, I have a unique outlook on your needs. We can work together to map out a plan to help you acheive your goals.
Physical Therapy
If you’re rehabbing an injury, let me help you navigate the process
Running Analysis
If you’re returning after some time off, want to progress your training or looking to PR, let me provide you with new insights to help you excel
Mountain Movement Analysis
If you’re returning after some time off or looking to elevate your performance, let’s map out a plan
Physical Therapy
We’ll identify the root cause of the issue, address it with a customized exercise program and modify your activities to help you stay as active as possible. Then we’ll map out a plan to get you back to your mountain sport as quickly as possible, taking into consideration your current time constraints and other life factors. Each session is one hour long, with myself, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and is adaptable based on your current needs, short term and long term goals. We’ll work together to find what works best for you!
Running Analysis
Ideal for road or trail runners looking to optimize their performance or with a history of chronic issues. We’ll start with a run specific movement screen to get an idea of your mobility and strength, and then perform a treadmill gait analysis. We’ll discuss the findings and develop a customized exercise program taking into consideration your current level of training and goals. We’ll map out a plan to help you achieve your peak running performance.
Mountain Movement Analysis
Let’s take a look at how you move and how it may be affecting your sport. This is ideal for:
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We’ll analyze your mobility and strength as it relates to your specific mountain sport. Then we’ll develop a customized exercise program taking into consideration your current level of training and goals. We’ll map out a plan to help you progress to your peak level of performance.
Hi, I’m Theresa!
Physical Therapist, movement coach, and endurance athlete. A transplant from Wisconsin, I moved West to pursue my dreams in the mountains and empower patients in the Seattle area in 2010. Exploring the volcanoes on skis, connecting trails through the vast forest service lands on foot, and pushing personal boundaries, I have spent countless hours enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I know firsthand that spending time outdoors is good for your heart and for your soul. I also know the debilitating pain and identity shift that comes through injury and a long recovery. If you’re feeling a little lost, I can get you back on track! And, if you’re looking to unlock new personal bests, I can help you there too!
My passion for skiing started at the young age of two and has grown ever since. I learned to fine-tune technique first with ski racing in high school and college, and then by coaching a high school ski team in grad school. My knowledge expanded to Free Ride and backcountry skiing upon moving to the Seattle area. Currently, I coach through Rippin Chix, offering women-specific ski camps. My trained eye as a PT has given me a unique point of view when it comes to coaching and skiing mechanics, helping you find and diagnose movements that may be holding you back from greater potential.
Throughout my practice as a PT, I’ve also taken several run-specific courses to fine-tune my knowledge to treat runners – knowledge I’ve applied to train for and complete trail ultra marathons. In 2021, I experienced a bone stress injury in my femur (PTs get injuries too!) which changed not only how I train, but also how I practice as a PT. The hard lessons I learned in recovery fueled my passion to help runners navigate the recovery process. When creating your custom plan, I consider your training load and other significant life factors to balance your activities and help you realize the healthiest mode of training for you.
It’s my goal to help you map out a plan to reach your peak performance, no matter where you are on your journey. Please get in touch!
Reach your goals just like our clients have:
Alpine Mechanics PT & Performance
Locations
North Bend
Alpine Mechanics PT and Performance is located in a 500 square ft garage studio on site at Kinship Dog Training at:
483 NW 8th St, North Bend, WA 98045
Snoqualmie Pass
Alpine Mechanics PT and Performance will be doing PT consults at the Pass Life Workspace in one of their small conference rooms. I’m excited to bring this resource to the Pass!
Address: 69802 WA-906 Suite 201 Snoqualmie Pass, WA 98068
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please fill out the forms online that were sent when you scheduled your first appointment. Or print them and bring them with you if you prefer.
What should I wear to my appointment?
Please wear comfortable athletic clothing – anything you would normally train or recreate in. If you are being seen for a lower leg (knee or below) injury please bring or wear shorts. Please wear the shoes you normally recreate or train in. If you are being seen for a running evaluation, please bring all pairs of shoes you currently run in.
Does Alpine Mechanics take my insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider, meaning I do not bill insurance. A lot of insurances have out-of-network benefits. Contact your insurance provider to find out what they are (usually by the number on your card or on the insurance provider’s website). I can provide you with an itemized bill that you can submit to your insurance for each visit. If you have an HSA or FSA, you can also use that to pay for visits.
Why Out-of-Network?
I have seen first hand the difficulties and limitations of working with insurance. I want to be able to provide you with the best care possible and set you up with the tools and knowledge you need to help manage your care or achieve your goals. Most traditional PT models want to see you 2-3x/wk. I typically see people 1x/wk or every other week. We can come up with a frequency that works well for you! With a full one hour appointment, one on one with myself, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, you will get more value out of each visit.
What form of payment does Alpine Mechanics accept?
Cash, credit, HSA or FSA.
Can we chat before I commit to scheduling?
Absolutely! Please fill out the contact form below and I will get back to you ASAP.
Get in Touch
North Bend Hours
Monday — 9:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday — 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thu-Fri — 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday — Closed
Sunday — Closed
Snoqualmie Pass Hours
Tuesday — 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Have more questions? Or would you like to chat before scheduling? Please use the form below for any inquiries.
483 NW 8th St
North Bend, WA 98045